notes of an atelierista

Maker and adviser of kindergarten teaching materials

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Play Mat

Age group: 2-6 year olds

Purpose: To learn to identify living environments of animals and develop sensory play

Material: Fabric in different textures

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BAKING

Age Group: 2-3 year olds

Purpose: To improve fine motor skills and create an olfactory experience.

Materials: Cookie dough (to be mixed with children), rolling pins and cookie cutters in various shapes.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Age Group: 2-5 year olds

Purpose: To be used in storytelling.

Material: Fabric and fabric scraps as filling.

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PUPPETS- YAK AND BUFFALO

Age Group: 2-8 year olds

Purpose: To be used in storytelling, so that children can visualize and grasp the animals in a more realistic way.

Material: Yak fur, felt and bells.

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RICE BAGS

Age Group: 2-8 year olds

Purpose: Balancing, learning body parts, counting, mindfulness.

Material: Fabric, rice, small bells

A joint project with Jolein Alleleijn.

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SLOT BOXES

Age Group:  Kindergarten children of ages 2 to 3 .

Purpose : To develop fine motor abilities and eye/hand coordination.

How to : Insert ice cream sticks and circular cardboard cutouts into the boxes.

Material : Recycled boxes, painted ice cream sticks and circular cardboard cutouts.